Due to the Chinese coronavirus pandemic Oklahoma State University will begin its spring semester on Jan. 19 – one week later than planned.

Spring Break has been canceled in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID with the additional student travel involved.

Based on consultation with state and local health officials, the university decided to adjust the start date of the spring semester to have the best chance to finish the term in person. The university’s goal is to provide the same modes of academic delivery next semester – a mix of both online and in-person instruction.

As previously announced by the university, students won’t return to in-person classes after Thanksgiving break, instead finishing the fall semester online.